Watsons on Wheels Launch Party

March 29, 2014 Ena Teo 1 Comment

Watsons celebrates its 26th anniversary with a bang, introducing its first ever mobile bus, a 21st century digital kiosk and elite Watsons card!

The party was held at Harry’s at Dempsey, check out the fun~ 😉

Thanks Watsons for the fun and cute anniversary presents! 🙂

To celebrate its 26th anniversary, Watsons’ holding a month long daily giveaway on their Facebook page, take part here!

Another on-going fun promotion is to spend $15 on any Watsons brand on a single receipt to redeem a DIY photo fun pack worth $9.90. All you have to do is post a photo of your completed DIY Photo Fun packs on their Facebook or Instagram (@watsonssg) with the hashtag#watsonsDIYPhotoFunPack. The top 3 most creative works will bring home a Polaroid Camera each!

Don’t we just love Watsons for their customer loyalty program and promotions?

I just went shopping at Watsons today and redeemed by DIY Photo fun pack.
I will be uploading my creative work on my instagram @ena_teo. Be sure to follow me there! 😉

Thank you for reading~ <3

Ena

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The Faceshop Natural Sun Eco Bloggers’ Party & Skincare Review

March 29, 2014 Ena Teo 2 Comments

Hi lovelies~

I hope you’re having a good week!

The haze situation is getting a bit better, especially with the recent rainy days here in Singapore.

Guess what? Summer is gonna come upon us soon, now that March is ending…

To prepare you for sunny summer, I’d like to introduce you to The Face Shop’s Natural Sun range to protect your skin from the sun rays when you’re out!

Are you ready? 😀

Ready or not, check out the photos from the bloggers’ event followed by my reviews~

It was a very lovely bloggers’ event.
We were each welcomed to a table with the event lineup,
fresh sunflower tagged with our name, personalized table namecard.

The food at the Backstage Cafe (@backstagecafe) was delicious, I strongly recommend the meat platter!

It was lovely catching up with my home-girl Sheena, we both attended the same church and kids camps when we were younger!
She’s come a long way and was even crowned Singapore’s The Face Shop Top Girl 2013 and had a photoshoot with korean actor Kim Hyun Joong!
Check out her blog here.

It was also a pleasure meeting Audrey, the sexy gal of Wah!Banana youtube channel and fellow bloggers Kathleen, June & Cassandra! 😉

~Products Review ~

The Natural Sun Eco Power Sun Cream SPF 45 PA+++ Long Lasting is a a smooth and creamy sun cream.
The cream is beige and provides moderate coverage which is build-able, on days when you feel lazy,
it’s enough to put this on for sun protection and head out!

For a more flawless finish, after applying suncream protection, you can add on this Natural Sun Eco Smart Cushion with SPF 50 PA+++.
It’s still sun protection and isn’t a foundation, though it definitely looks and can double up as one.

I like applying both together for a moist and dewy look, which is definitely a good look out under the summer sun at the beach!

The SMIM Fermaented Concentrate Total Treatment is one of The Face Shop’s best sellers.
This is touted to be an all in one essence that helps you achieve brighter and younger looking skin.
It improves your skin texture and boosts the absorption of other products.

This weekend, The Face Shop is having a sale!

If you won’t be heading down to Marriot, fret not, head down to any stores with this coupon for a
15%discount for their Natural Sun Eco Range and 10% off all purchases with a min spending of $30! 😉

For more photos from the event check out The Face Shop photo album here.

Follow The Faceshop Singapore FB page here for their product updates and promotion!

Thanks Alethia and The Faceshop for the invite! 😉

Thank you for reading~ <3

Ena

Beauty, Lifestyle

Vanity Trove’s Get Snap Blingo Project Launch Party

March 25, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Vanity Trove, a community to share & discover beauty recently had a Get Snap Blingo launch party at Zouk.

Here’s photos of what went down~ ^^

Let me just say that the food was ridiculously generous. It kinda helped that I was there early. 😀 The noteworthy desserts are pastries and macarons(or macaroons? :P) by Cremeberry and Push & Pop Cakes Emicakes. I tried the strawberry flavour and there’s real strawberry chunks (yes, chunks) and the cake is soft and the creme is rich, the way I like it! Who knew Push & Pop cakes could be SO DELICIOUS? >.< Speaking of which, do you know that Emicakes are famous for their durian cake? They use to have one at Marine Parade and my church friends and I would often buy cakes from there, years back. Ok, maybe just me buying cakes and indulging. Oops. OK… getting back to topic here…

Depending on what phone you use, download VanityTrove’s new app on iTunes here and GooglePlay here.
You can find me “@EnaTeo” and follow me there if you have an account. 😉 Check out my web profile here.
If you want to know why you need another photo-sharing app (isn’t Instagram enough?) on your mobile, the reasons I can think of are:
1. Good for stalking beauties that like to talk about beauty
2. Brand Promotions / Giveaways
Yes, you can do so on Instagram too, but VanityTrove has some brand engagements exclusive to their app. 🙂

If you’d like to read more about VanityTrove tech news, I recommend this Yahoo piece and these on TechInAsia.
Yes, in addition to being a lifestyle blogger, marketing enthusiast, I am also quite a #techgeek. Not extremely knowledgeable, but let’s just say I follow TechInAsia on Facebook. That makes me quite geeky, right? LOL. #GeekIsTheNewCool #IKnowHashTagsDontWorkOnWordPressButIJustDoItAnyways 😛

There were also Benefit and LO’real booths, both of which are brands I’ve blogged about just recently! Coincidence much? 😛 I got to be pampered at the Benefit booth but the queue was too long for L’Oreal’s. >.<

With bloggers June, Zean, Vera, Dorena & Melissa! Go and find the photo on my Instagram,
and you can stalk all of them on their Insta from there! 😀

Another pic June and Cassandra, Lydia & Yvonne! 🙂
My champagne metallic dress’s from GoJane.com.
Ending off with a collage I posted on my Instagram. Follow me for my updates on @ena_teo! 😉

Thanks to VanityTrove for having me and Leanne @loveforskincare for the invite!

Thank YOU for reading~ <3

Ena

Beauty, Lifestyle

Benefit Cosmetics @ Westgate Mall Opening Launch

March 24, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Are you a fan of Benefit Cosmetics, the brand with
new old school quirky packaging and hails from San Francisco, California?

If you are, and you stay in the West of Singapore,
you’ll be glad to know that they’ve recently opened an outlet at Jurong East, Westgate Mall! 😉

Here’s photos from the grand opening! 🙂

It was such a pleasure meeting Youtubers Hirzi&Munah of MunahHirziOfficial, Miranda
and the awesome & fun team; ladyboss as Simone (Benefit’s resident cover gal!), Amber as Rocker Gal, Constance as Ultra Radiance! Definitely one of the most entertaining, well dressed and fun beauty parties I’ve attended! ^^

Check out Miranda’s blog post of the same event here. 🙂

Here’s what in the goodie bag~

Benefit Fragrance Under My Spell Noelle, an intense, sultry & mysterious scent.

Top notes: cardamom, black pepper, lingonberry

Middle notes: wild orchid, jasmine petals, vanilla flower, fresh rose, soft violet

Bottom notes: patchouli, accord oud, black amber, vanilla beans, benzoin resin, raspberry
Info. from their website here.

Testers for Gimme-Brow Brow Brush, They’re Real Mascara & Porefessional Pro Pore Balm (that’s oil-free, yay!).

I’ve tried the mascara, the nice make up expert “doctor” in the lab coat at the beauty counter created very pretty lashes for me.
The formulation is lightweight and buildable, creating realistic and longer lashes. Will test out these babies for my #LOTD looks on my instagram, be sure to follow me @ena_teo! 🙂

Another product that I tried, the Benefit Lollitint is surprisingly something I like.
This product is meant for your lips as well as your cheeks! The same “doctor” freshened my look at Vanity Trove’s GSB event (which I’ll be blogging about soon) in this purple pink colour and I love the look. Surprisingly the Lollitint is velvety on the lips, and dries smoothly on the lips. The pigmentation is quite strong, thus lasts long, on the lips and the cheeks. The only concern I have is that the application isn’t very friendly in the sense that it might not be very hygienic to apply the product on the lips with the applicator and then proceed to dap some on the cheeks to spread out. So I reckon if I do get this, I might use one exclusively for the lips!

Follow Benefit Cosmetics Singapore on their Facebook page here for their product launches & promotions~.

Thanks to Benefit Cosmetics Singapore and Leanne of @loveforskincare for the sweet invite! :*

Thank YOU for reading~ <3

Ending off with a cute quote from Benefit founders, Jean & Jane Ford:

Ena

Beauty, Inspiring, Lifestyle

Majolica Majorca & Ma Chérie Floral Enchantress Blogger Event

March 23, 2014 Ena Teo 1 Comment

Have I told you how much I like Majolica Majorca products?

Oh yes I have, I shall quite egoistically quote myself here. 😛

"I love this brand for its fantasy concept… It’s so beautiful lah! *^^* "
 - Ena Teo, Blogger of Enabalista.com

the quote is taken from my previous post, about the Matsuri Day Beauty workshop I attended previously. 🙂

It’s always a pleasure to attend Shishedo events because the team always put in so much creativity & personalization, creating a magical and exciting atmosphere. ^^

This time, it’s the Majolica Majorca x Ma Chérie Floral Enchantress Bloggers’ Event~

Aren’t these fun facts and presentation just amazing?

Equally lovely product presentation of Majolica Majorca’s Line Hunter, New Smudgeproof, double-faced eye liner, for delicate & strong, bold lines as well as Ma Chérie’s Air Feel & Moisture series.

At the last ZA event, bloggers were introduced to a reading of “My Lip Personality” based on their lip shape. This time, we got a reading of our Hair, Lips & Eyes character, based on what our favourite styles were!

This game required us to pitch the “crystal” balls through the holes in order to win beauty goodies. On a side note, another of their fun fact says “The World’s first ever cosmetics were created from copper and lead ore by ancient Egyptians” Lead cause poisoning! Aren’t we glad that technology has improved thus far so that we can actually have safe beauty products? >.<

My eye, hair & lip character reading:

The Sweet Surrender
You’re a combination of sugar & spice, but the twist is your sweetness is the mystery.

The Delectable Mist
You are a motivated & career oriented girl but when the time comes, you can still be playful & cheeky.

The Tantalize Caress
You wear your heart on your sleeve, but your sweetness & soft nature wins the hearts of many.

I think the reading is really quite generic except for the hair reading. HAHA. I am really a motivated and career oriented girl and can be playful when I want to be!

Here’s the Majolica Majorca Line Hunter Eyeliner and Perfect Automatic Liner (I have one in golden brown) and Honey Plump Gloss Neo in pink and peach. I’ll be using this for a #LOTD soon and will post on my instagram. Follow me on IG, look for @ena_teo~ 🙂

Majolica Majorca Line Hunter Eyeliner retails at S$19.90, Perfect Automatic Liner at S$22.90 and Honey Plump Gloss Neo at S$12.90 at Watson stores island-wide.

We also got to bring home Ma Chérie Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner. I can’t wait to use these cause their fragrance is sweet and lovely and I love my hair to be silky smooth~ *^^*

Most recently, Ma Chérie has introduced their refill packs to the market, which is great because it’s environmentally friendly and returning customers get the same amount of goodness at a lower cost! Yay!

The Secret of Ma Chérie’s products is their Champagne Honey Gelee which is a formulation that protects hair from oxidative stress (I wiki-ed to read what it’s about, simply put it means damage to cells from the outside environment…), retains moisture, softens and adds shine to hair. For the specific ingredients and function breakdown you can read from the image above. 😉

Ma Chérie has two range:

1. Air Feel
for volume and shine to fine hair

2. Moisture
for silky lingering smoothness that treats dry ends

Be sure to follow Majolica Majorca and Ma Chérie on their Facebook here and here for their latest product updates, beauty and skin care tips & product giveaways! I won a Majolica Majorca 10th Anniversary Press Kit by taking part in their Facebook giveaway recently, which I’ll blog about soon~ I was really happy to win it cause a blogger won it at the last event and I really really like the Press Kit that came in a classic book box! >.< Us girls and our love for pretty packaging!

Play Ma Chérie’s Facebook App game to stand a chance to win up to $200 worth of products. Find out more info. from their Facebook post here! Good luck~

Also, they’re having a Oasia hotel staycation giveaway worth $2048, you’ll have to buy $15 (less than the price of one eyeliner!) worth of products, find out how to take part here.

Thanks Wendy from WhiteSpace PR and Shiseido for having me at the event and the lovely goodies~

Thank you for reading~ <3

Ena

Beauty, Lifestyle

L’Oreal Paris Bloggers’ Event & New EverStrong Thickening Hair & Scalp System Review

March 23, 2014 Ena Teo 8 Comments

Hi lovelies~

I hope you’re enjoying your weekend, like I am~ ^^

A few weeks back, I attended the L’Oreal Paris Hair Bloggers’ Event. Today I’m gonna blog about the event and my reviews of their products from the new range, EVERSTRONG Thickening Sulfate Free Hair & Scalp system. 😉

The bloggers’ event was held at Lime House, 2 Jiak Chuan Road, an in-road from Keong Saik Street.
Heading back there brought back a flood of memories because Keong Saik Street was where I started my first job after JC. The place has changed quite a bit, lesser dingy pubs and more classy restaurants catering to tourists and expats. But it still has that old school charm. I would definitely head back and explore this place again.
The finger food and beverages were just right to feed our empty bellies before the presentation started. After the presentation, we had the chance to have our scalp tested and put our creatively to good use for some floral arrangement!

I love floral arrangements because I love flowers, the beauty they embody and the sweet scent they bring. I also like how floral arrangement allows for relaxation, creativity of expression and zen moments.

Quite coincidentally, the florist L’Oreal invited, Christopher, is the same florist that I learnt floral arrangement from back when I was in JC, so as to enter a floral arrangement competition! 🙂

It was such a pleasure to meet with lovely Leanne at the event who’s always such a dear. Check out her beauty focused instagram @loveforskincare. I am a huge fan of her collages, as they display great use of light and unique eye for aesthetics. <3

~My Review~

I’ve been using L’Oreal Paris EVERSTRONG Thickening sulfate free hair & scalp system for a few weeks now. I can attest that this range of shampoo, conditioner and tonic does a smashing job in fortifying thinning hair and purifying the scalp. I recently had my hair cut as I was finding long hair tough to manage and also getting worried when my hair was dropping quite drastically. I would get a lot of hair dropping whenever I showered and combing my then long hair. However, after getting my hair cut and starting on this hair care range, my hair has thankfully thickened back to normal and my hair loss has decreased. I no longer react to “omg so much hair dropped” in the shower and when I’m combing hair. Even a hair stylist commented just this weekend when I was getting my hair ends curled at a beauty event that I have thick hair, which made me happy! ^^

I am thoroughly loving this hair care range of EVERSTRONG Thickening sulfate free hair shampoo, conditioner and tonic. The shampoo cleanses well, the conditioner does not leave an artificial waxy after feel but rather conditions naturally. This range is unique with their two star ingredients; Rosemary & Mint. Rosemary helps to stimulate hair growth, soothes dry, sensitive scalp and prevents dandruff. While Mint is a well known scalp and follicle stimulant. Using these products in the shower brings a very refreshing feel and scent to my hair and sense. I am very satisfied even long after my shower, knowing how well my hair is cleansed, cared and how good it smells. 😀

Unlike most tonic, this tonic is unique in that it is formulated to be used at the hair roots, to be massaged into your scalp. It is liquid and non oily. I use one spritz and massage from the top of my head and outwards.

Perhaps the only downside to this range of products is that you have to use all three shampoo, conditioner and tonic together to achieve the full desired effect. I always use shampoo and conditioner together (whether with this range or not) because each product has different functions and I tend to have frizzy hair, so conditioner is a must. However my sister commented that when she use the shampoo without the conditioner, her hair and scalp tend to be too drying.

L’Oreal Paris Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner retails at $14.90 for 250ml each, Tonic at $29.90 for 100ml at supermarkets, pharmacies and departmental stores islandwide. I’ve done the math for you, the whole system will cost $59.70. 😉

L’Oreal Paris Extraordinary Oil is just as it is named. It is really a superb product. The difference when I apply it on my hair ends compared to when I don’t (on days when I am lazy or in a rush to get out) is remarkable. I do not have a habit of applying hair oil as I tend to find it a hassle and don’t like to have to wash my hands again before I head out. But after using this product, I am now convinced that I have found the solution to frizzy hair and I have found the secret to beautiful hair. I know this sounds damn exaggerating and dramatic, but I kid you not. The reason behind the powers of this oil is due to its flower extracts ingredients: Flax, Tiare, Rose, Lotus, Chamomile and Matricaria. The best part is, the new formulation now comes with UV filter protection, keeping your hair protected from harmful and drying UV rays, keeping it luscious.

Another reason why this hair oil is extraordinary is because its usage is mani-fold. You can use it before you colour your hair, the night before, so that your hair is deeply nourished and well-prepped for colour treatment so that your hair will not be left dry and brittle. Before blow drying. Mix it with your hair mask and as a finishing touch.

I use it as a finishing touch, while my hair is still wet and before blow drying. Just one spritz is sufficient for my whole head’s hair ends and when my hair is dry, it’s smooth and straight the entire day.

L’Oreal Paris Extraordinary Oil retails at $26.90 for 100ml at supermarkets, pharmacies and departmental stores islandwide.

If you want to experience this range of products, L’Oreal is now offering travel size products for you to use and take on their 30 day challenge. Find out how to redeem their products on their Facebook here. Valid for Singapore residents only.

Follow L’Oreal Paris Singapore on their Facebook here for more new product updates! 😉

Thank you Touch PR & Events & L’Oreal for the invitation and products.

Thank you for reading~ <3

Ena

Lifestyle

DessertGuroo, delicious & fun dessert party packs to your doorstep!

March 18, 2014 Ena Teo 2 Comments

Hi!

Are you a jelly dessert lover and wonder where you can order them for parties?

Wonder no longer because today I’ll be reviewing dessert packs from DessertGuroo,
touted to be Singapore’s original online dessert store! ^^

Just in time for my sister’s birthday in March, my family and I got to enjoy delicious desserts
delivered right to our doorstep, thanks to DessertGuroo!

This is their Red Tea Jelly Party Pack
with dollops of Passionfruit Nectar and sprinkle of IQ balls!

The Red Tea Jelly and Passionfruit Nectar are rich in flavors on their own
yet delicious when blended together. I am a fan of IQ balls which are chewy and bouncy. ^^
I also love that these jellies come in individual packs and disposable spoons are provided,
which is perfect for parties as there’s no preparation and cleaning up required!

A box of 12 cups is available on their site here at $17.80.

This is DessertGuroo’s best-selling (they didn’t say so, but I presume so, either that or it will soon be their best-seller :P)
Mangotini dessert pack.

I love how everything is packed and labelled so neatly and clearly,
it made the entire process of putting the dessert together very simple, fun and under 5 minutes.
It took me 3 minutes. 😛
The only extra thing you need to prepare is a bowl of ice.

The entire presentation is beautiful to say the least. The mango jelly linguini is delicious as it is elegant.
My mum said it looks like “kway teow” which is another type of local delicious flat and thin noodles.
You can call it whatever tickles your fancy!
The flavor of the mango puree and peach nectar is rich without being overwhelming
and the mango linguini and crystal pearl jellies are tasty and chewy.

If you’re planning for a party at your place sometime soon and you’ll be having a crowd to please,
look no further and order this. You won’t regret it. 😉

A set that serves up to 10-12 pax is available on their site here at $27.90.

And this, is DessertGuroo’s Lychee Linguine.
The soursop puree is the right touch of sour without being overwhelming (omgoodness I am salivating just talking about it now), the lychee nectar is sweet but when mixed with the ice it becomes like a refreshing dessert juice/drink. My mum and second sister absolutely love this because they like the soursop! The lychee linguine jelly came really packed tight together and required a lot more stirring to loosen compared to the mango linguine. I personally perfer the mangotini dessert. But if you prefer your dessert with a tinge of sour (still sweet, but a little sour) then you will love this. 🙂
A set that serves up to 10-12 pax is available on their site here at $27.90.

Check out & like the DessertGuroo Facebook page here
for new product updates and cool dessert recipes! 🙂

Thanks to Crystel and DessertGuroo for these tasty desserts for my family and I!

Thank you for reading~! <3

Ena

Beauty, Lifestyle

Sothys Bloggers Tea Session & Eye Contour Duo Review

March 18, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Sothys Singapore recently invited a group of fellow bloggers and I down for a cosy & intimate tea session
in line with their introduction of a their Tri-action High Performance Eye Line Home Care treatment.

The session was held at Lawry’s at Mandarin Gallery which is a lovely place overlooking the streets of Orchard/Somerset.
The food, especially the scones and tea were quite tasty.
It was a lovely tea session getting acquainted with other beauty bloggers and hearing their insights!

Image credits to Sothys Singapore Facebook.

This Tri-action High Performance Eye Line Home Care treatment
aims to help women maintain younger looking eyes and consists of:

1) Multi-action Eye Contour
It is a rich lotion with active ingredients that will help
smooth lines to fight wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness.
Apply on entire eye area from internal angle of the eyes towards the temple.
Retails at $129 for 15ml.

2) Anti-puffiness / Energizing Roll-on
is a metal roll on applicator which leaves a thin layer of gel on the
eye contour to instantly reduce puffiness.
Apply from the inner corner of eyes towards the temple, leaving a light film on the skin.
As mask, apply a slightly thicker layer and lave on for 10 minutes and blend in excess products.
Retails at $99 for 15ml.

3) Dark Circle Eraser (Concealer)
is a powdery tinted emulsion that treats and covers dark circles.
Active ingredients are used to limit hyper pigmentation. Comes in a universal shade.
Retails at $79 for 10ml.

Here’s how the sample kit & products looks like.

Sothys Multi-action Eye Contour before application

Sothys Multi-action Eye Contour after application

Sothys Dark Circle Eraser (Concealer) before application

Sothys Dark Circle Eraser (Concealer)

It’s definitely recommended to apply the multi action lotion (just a little of the lotion goes a long way)
to prep the skin and to smooth wrinkles out before the treating concealer goes on.

I tried it out for a day and it’s a little too nourishing for my skin as my skin tends to get oily throughout the day.
However I would recommend this for ladies whose eyes are dry and need a “perk me up” eye regime.
I’ll be gifting/passing this small kit to my mum for her use. 🙂

For a list of Sothys dealers (spas that sell their products) visit their site here and check out the Sothys Dealers tab.

Like Sothys Singapore Facebook for their product, service and inspirational updates!

Thanks for reading~! <3

Ena

Beauty, Lifestyle

April Boulevard Japanese Masks Review

March 17, 2014 Ena Teo 5 Comments

Hi lovelies~

Don’t you love a good mask after a day’s of work, just to relax in before you rest for the night?

Well, I know that I do! ^^

Thanks to April Boulevard, I’ve been able to enjoy the pleasure of a good mask nightly for many weeks now!

April Boulevard is a local Singapore company that brings in Japanese masks not yet found in Singapore.
They believe that quality masks does not necessarily need to come with a hefty price tag.
The masks are made of 100% Japanese cotton and suitable for daily use. They are also infused with high tech beauty essence and are consistently top ranked in Japan’s ultra competitive domestic market.
With product prices ranging from $23.90 to $34.90 for a month’s supply (each box comes in a pack of 30 sheets),
April Boulevard is proud to boast that no other product on the local shelves comes close in terms of pricing for the quality of masks offered.

April Boulevard sent me 3 of their best sellers for review:

Such a sweet note from them! ^^

The formula for these daily masks are not as potent or concentrated as the weekly masks.
Thus they are meant for daily maintenance and can be used / replacement for moisturizers at night.
One may choose to apply moisturizers after the masks, if one feels the skin requires.

Usage:
Leave mask on for 10-15 minutes. No washing required after application.

Their best selling masks are:

1. SPC Japan Snail Mask
Though snail essence is not new to Japan’s skincare industry,
this ingredient is only starting to gain popularity in Singapore.
The mask is great for treating dull skin as snail secretion helps regenerates the skin cells.
Available online here.

~My review~
The mask itself is colourless, scentless and fragrance-less.
After using this masks continuously for a few days, my skin feels hydrated and smoother.
The effect is also visible and retained after a night’s rest.
This formula feels slightly richer / more nourishing when compared to the other two masks.
The cutting of the mask is slightly off compared to the other two Japan Gals masks.
It might affect me as my face is slightly smaller than usual. But I don’t have an issue for the Japan Gal masks. 🙂

2. Japan Gals Pure 5 Essence (Hyaluronic Acid)
Hyaluronic Acid is well known for its intense hydration effect on the skin.
This range is superb for those with sensitive skin as it has no alcohol content.
Available online here.

~My review~
I am a fan of hyaluronic acid skincare products, whether it’s in moisturizers or lip gels as it keeps my skin
that much more hydrated by locking the moisture in for a longer period of time.
After use, my skin is visibly refreshed and more supple.
The mask has a refreshing and light aqua scent, which may appeal to those who love aqua-based products.

3. Japan Gals VC+Nano-C mask
VC stands for Vitamin C and Nano-C stands for nano collagen.
These are the 2 key ingredients for this mask. There are no artificial colouring, fragrance and mineral oil.
It has anti-aging, whitening and hydrating functions all in one mask.
Hence this is a favourite among April Boulevard’s customers.
Available here.

~My review~
Vitamin C is known for its many positive effects of boosting restoration
as well as lightening blemishes and whitening to one’s original skin tone.
Nano-C helps to retain and firm one’s collagen in the skin.
After use, my skin is hydrated and fairer.
I can’t attest to the anti-aging aspect cause I haven’t used it for super long and plus my skin is still young. (Cue awkward smile.)
Nonetheless, it’s hard to top a mask that has hydrating, whitening and anti-aging functions.
Even if I can’t see the anti-aging effect, it’s like an added bonus to the other two functions.
This is my favourite mask of the 3! 🙂

I like the Japan Gals masks as the quality is good in terms of the cotton, cut as well as the essence used.
Also the packaging is super pretty for the VC+Nano-C mask, so you can also consider buying it as a gift. 😉
I think girls always love receiving masks as gifts cause you can never have enough
and they can always be kept for use in the future (not to long away).

Like April Boulevard‘s Facebook page here to be the first to learn of their product updates!

Thank you for reading~! <3

Ena

Beauty

HABA Japanese Non-Additive Skincare Review

March 16, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hello~!

Today I’ll be reviewing a set of products from HABA, a Japanese skincare and beauty line. ^^

HABA the brand, is an acronym which stands for Health Aid Beauty Aid.
HABA believes in beauty from the inside out:
that the right skincare and healthcare will lead to a better life.

HABA also desires for their users to experience a Non-Additive mindset,
which originates from Hokkaido, Japan.

What is unique about HABA is that it boasts to be:
Paraben-Free
Mineral Oil Free
Artificial Colourant Free
Artificial Fragrance Free
Petrochemical Surfactant Free

These are common additives (aka preservatives) in many brands’ products
that can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions.
Instead, HABA uses ingredients such as sasa kurilensis water (bamboo extract) which acts as a preservative, contains antibacterial properties and helps to keep the skin moisturized. (Is that why bamboo juice is so refreshing on a hot summer day?!). HABA only uses ingredients that are safe and healthy for the skin.

Weeks back, I was invited down for a mini facial and skincare treatment at the HABA Suntec outlet.

The skincare treatment consists of the items which I also brought back for use to review.

The regime is as such:

1) Cleanse
with HABA’s Micro Force Cleansing
2 in 1 make up remover and cleanser

Usage:
I pump 1-2 times on my cotton pad and wipe away my makeup.
Then I will gently cleanse my face with water.

After using this to remove my make up, it also cleanses my skin, so technically it saves me one step!
That said, however I still use a gentle cleanser in the shower. 😛

I love this water based cleanser as it is very hydrating and moderate in consistency,
much like a water based lotion and cleanses gently as much as thoroughly.

2) Special Care
with HABA’s best selling whitening serum, White Lady

Usage:
I use 1 pump for my entire (small) face.
Pump generously into your palm for how much you require,
and gently pat on your face with your fingers.

This serum is developed from a doctor’s formula,
contains sasa kurilensis water (bamboo extract) and vitamin C,
it is moisturizing, antiseptic and has sterilizing effects.
The serum is light weight and is liquid in consistency.

3) Moisturize with
HABA’s VC lotion, whitening toner

Usage:
Apply VC Lotion by patting lightly on the skin with both hands.
HABA encourages ladies to apply this toner 5 times during each use.
This way, the product can fully penetrate the skin, leaving it refreshed and supple.

I was quite amazed at why I was never previously educated on this method,
it does make a lot of sense since toner bottles always come in such big bottles and take forever to finish.
That said, it’s still important to check and follow the recommended dosage for different brands
as not all toners are formulated in the same way. 🙂

VC lotion is a moisturizing alcohol free toner infused with Vitamin C derivative
which can penetrate the skin better and is non irritating to the skin.
It also contains Ceramide nanosome which
helps to keep moisture levels in your skin for a longer time.

4) Protect
with HABA’s Squalane

Usage:
With hands and face still moist from toner lotion,
apply one drop of Squalane on your moist hands,
spread the Squalane on your palms and press them gently on your moist face.

This is also one of HABA’s best selling products.
Extracted from deep sea shark’s liver oil, this is the same oil
that is in our skin that created a protective film to retain hydration.

After using this set for weeks in the morning and evening, I feel that my skin is pampered and properly hydrated. I would definitely recommend this to ladies who are looking for natural skin care products, for hydrated and supple skin, especially in dry weather.

The prices of the featured products are as such:
– Micro Force Cleansing (Makeup Remover) 120ml, S$46
– White Lady (Whitening Serum) 30ml, $78
– VC Lotion 180ml, S$85
– Squalane (Beauty Oil), 15ml $29
I’ve been using these products for about 3 weeks now,
and I approximate that these will last for 3 months.

5) Moist White Beauty Drink
A fresh, crisp beauty drink that contains Haskap (blueberry honeysuckle),
a fruit that is coveted for its powerful whitening and anti-aging properties.
It also includes collagen, ceramidea and L-Cystine
which helps to enhance skin clarity and firmness.
Each bottle contains 3,000mg of collagen and on 21 calories per bottle. 🙂

The taste is sweet, smooth and I love the blueberry flavour.
I only got to try 1 bottle, so I can’t attest to it’s longer term effect.
Also, as I am also in my early 20s I don’t (yet) have to worry about collagen loss.
Altho’ I’m quite sure when the time comes (another 5-10 years) I’ll start collagen intake regularly
as it’s been said that collagen drink works wonders for your skin! 😉
$49/box (of 10 bottles).

When I was in their store, I als got to try their Ion My Esthe II,
a home esthetic treatment device that cleanses and treats your skin with the power of ion.
It performs two basic function in two modes:
Ion Cleansing Mode and Ion Care Mode.

I tried their Ion Care Mode as such:
Apply 8-10 pumps of White Lady Serum on face
Soak a face sheet with VC Lotion
Put the mask on face and slowly roll on Ion My Esthe II on my face
At approximately 8 minutes, a beeping sound will go off to indicate that the treatment is done.
Remove the mask and apply lotion Squalane on your face.
It is recommended to perform Ion Care Mode twice a week
and Ion Cleanse Mode once a week for maximum results.

I am quite amazed at how ION treatment works, in the sense that I am unsure how it works.:P
(Maybe my learned chemical engineering sister can tell me how?)
It’s also hard for me to say how effective it is as I’ve only tried it once.
However I can attest that it’s definitely safe, it uses our/my own body’s ION power to
charge this instrument. Cool huh?!
That’s one of the reason why I love being a blogger!
Getting acquainted and to be able to try new and cool
beauty products and treatments to share on my blog. ^^
Given the chance, I would definitely love to try using it for a longer period. 🙂

The Ion My Esthe II (Facial Instrument) costs $350.

HABA also has make up products, which I had the pleasure to try during my visit.
Their make up products are light and feels very natural
and also creates a very Japanese look, in my opinion.
If you’re a fan of natural/non-additive products, do give their make up range a try. 🙂

~ For my dear readers ~ ^^
Quote my name “Ena” and get 15% discount, valid till April 2014.

I will also be having a HABA GIVEAWAY &
1 lucky winner will win more than $200 worth of HABA products consisting of:

– 1 make up remover

– 1 White Lady (whitening serum)

– 1 toner

– 1 Squalane oil

To join, simply do the following:

Step 1: LIKE HABA’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/haba.com.sg

Step 2: Like my blog Enabalista Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/enabalista

Step 3: SHARE this Facebook post here.

Deadline: 30 March 2014, Sunday 7pm.
Winner will be announced here and on my Enabalista FB page shortly after.

Winner will have to provide his/her email address and pick up the products at the Suntec store!
HABA staff will select the suitable products after checking your skin type. ^^

You can find HABA outlets at:

Suntec City Mall #01-306

Ngee Ann City #B2-13A

And their *NEW* OG Orchard !
To celebrate this event, they are having an exclusive promotion, see below image for more info.:

Follow HABA on their Facebook here.

Thanks for reading! <3

Ena

Beauty, Fashion, Inspiring, Lifestyle

Clozette Ambassador 2014!!! :)

March 11, 2014 Ena Teo 1 Comment

Hi ladies!

I’m a little late in bringing you the news, considering it was out on 11 Jan (HOW TIME FLIES, omg),
but I’ve got great stuff to share, so better late than never, right? 😛

Anyhoo, you probably know this by now, I’m a Clozette Ambassador for 2014!

“What’s Clozette?” you may ask.

Clozette.co home page~

Clozette is an online fashion and beauty portal
mainly for women to SHARE their virtual closet,
DISCOVER inspirational fashion and beauty updates,
SHOP from brands or bazaar (user uploads) & take part in contests with fab prizes!

Enough of me talking, take a look at it for yourself. 😉

My profile on Clozette! ^^ Yeap my handle is “Enabelle”. 😛
I have a total of 29 collections, here’s just 6 of the collections in view.
You can sort your items into collections anyway you like and name them whatever you like!
I save lots of inspirational & pretty fashion & beauty photos and also post lots of my #OOTDs & #LOTDs. 😀

Here’s my profile, but in “items” view, here’s 15 of my 291 items. 😛
I upload most of my items/photos through Instagram.
Basically you can sync your Instagram account to your Clozette account
through your Clozette account settings, and when you add “#Clozette” to your Instagram photo’s caption (note: not comments)
the photo will automatically be shared to your Clozette account. Cool huh! 😉

In addition to user profiles, fashion & beauty community pages,
there’s also a dedicated Clozette Ambassadors page where you can access from the menu under Fashion > Featured. ^^

Here you’ll find updates from the 12 Clozette Ambassadors,
photos of our #OOTDs, #LOTDs, #NOTD (Nail of the day),
event updates and basically all the pretty photos related to fashion & beauty! 🙂

I’d also like to highlight ClozetteINSIDER’s profile, which every user will follow upon sign up.
Here, Clozette team posts fashion and beauty product launch and event updates on the go.
I love coming here to see what’s new and what’s hot. 🙂

Do you love online shopping? Then you’ll LOVE Clozette’s Shoppe pages.

Clozette’s Shoppe pages has recently been revamped to be clean and chic.

One of my favourite Clozette pages is the Shoppe Style Report
where a collection of shoppe items are curated according to the season’s trends.
It’s where I get to see popular trends and how the trend is translated on various brands!
Plus… ALL the items are linked to where you can shop them from, how convenient! 😀

Clozette Contests!
Here you’ll find fun, interesting and easy contests to take part in to win attractive fashion and/or beauty prizes.

Can’t wait to sign up and join in the fun, right?
Wait…
I’ve got more GOOD NEWS!

If you’re signing up for the first time, you stand to win attractive prizes!
For the June draw, you’ll stand a chance to win a Givenchy Antigona Medium Bag
& a Prada Saffiano Lux Shopping Bag for the Decemeber draw.
Sign up before June and you’ll be eligible for BOTH bag giveaways! 😀

That’s not all!
The grand draw in December will see 1 super lucky girl
winning a trip to KOREA for 2,
PLUS US$2,400 in cash!

So if you haven’t be sure to sign up here!

I hope you enjoyed learning about Clozette.co
as much as I did sharing about this portal that I’ve come to love!

Thanks for reading~! <3

x
Ena

Fashion, Inspiring, Lifestyle

Stay Blue, Stay Cool feat. Phillip Lim Thurston from GlassesOnline.com.sg

March 8, 2014 Ena Teo 1 Comment

Hey Ladies~

Are you looking for a a pair of chic glasses?

If so, you might want to check out GlassesOnline.com.sg and their array of chic & fashionable glasses & sunglasses! 😉

GlassesOnline.com.sg reached out to me to help them style 2 pairs of glasses, which I gladly accepted.

Here’s my take on two fashion glasses, available on their site! 😉

Stay Blue, Stay Cool. featuring Phillip Lim Thurman Glasses,
Alexander Wang cropped top, Converse High Tops and Kanken Backpack.
You can shop the Phillip Lim Thurman here (SG) and here (MY).
If you wanna know where you can shop the other items, check out the set on my polyvore here!

Rock it like it’s hot, featuring Phillip Lim Chopper,
Mango Jacket, Victoria Beckham Demin Pants, Proenza Schouler Bag & Saint Laurent Booties.
You can shop the Phillip Lim Chopper here (SG) and here (MY).
Check out the set on my polyvore here.

My set’s also featured on their Facebook pages here (SG) & here (MY),
be sure to like their page (depending which region you’re from)
to follow their fashionable updates! 🙂

Which set do you prefer? Let me know in the comments below! 🙂

Ena

Beauty

Human Nature Hair Care, Body Care & Make Up Review

March 3, 2014 Ena Teo 4 Comments

Hi guys!

Are you an organic skincare and beauty lover? If so, today’s post will be super relevant for you!

If you’re not, fret not, cause it’s still good to know more about this affordable organic brand, Human Nature! 😉

Human Nature started out in Philippines in 2008 with the vision to be one of Philippines’ leading social enterprises, they have two goals, which is 1) Sustainable Living for the Poor and to be 2) Faithful Stewards of our Only Planet. Find out more about how they achieve these meaningful goals on their site here.

Recently Christine from Human Nature Singapore reached out to me through email to review their products, after a few email exchanges, a box of products was promptly sent over. I took a few weeks to test and review the products, and here it is! 🙂

If you prefer to watch me sharing on video, hit play! 😉

Human Nature Natural Moisturizing Shampoo (left) and Conditioner (right) in Mandarin Fresh.
Available here and here.
My shampoo was just about to run out and I was wondering what other brand I would try next,
so I was certainly glad to receive these two lovely products. I love the tangy zesty smell of the shampoo and how it cleanses gently and effectively. The conditioner has organic virgin coconut oil which is an age old secret for beautifully shiny, deeply moisturized hair, which I LOVE. After usage, my long hair is smooth and tangle free!

Human Nature 100% Natural Hand & Foot Salve in Strawberry.
Available here.
The difference between a salve and a lotion is that salve aids healing. Thus this salve soothes and softens dry and cracked skin. Luckily for me, my hands and legs are rather smooth, so I can’t exactly bear testament to its effectiveness for what it’s touted for. But what I can say, is that does leave a residual grease after application which will be less apparent after 10 min. I would recommend this, if you have cracked skin, between your toes or on the ball or heel of your feet. Apply it just before you sleep and I trust that your skin will be better.

Human Nature Natural Hydrating Mineral Lipsticks; Lucky in Love (left) & First Kiss (right).

Human Nature Natural Hydrating Mineral Lipstick in First Kiss
Available here.
I definitely love how pigmented the color is. True to its name, it’s hydrating and that must be because of it’s formulation with an extra dose of cocoa butter added to passion fruit seed oil and sunflower oil. The result is a natural and healthy looking lips. I wore it to work and I love how it does not dry up my lips, which some lipstick do. I have also previously used an organic lip balm with cocoa butter, so I know I love the ingredient in this as it’s good for my lips.

Human Nature Natural Hydrating Mineral Lipstick in Lucky in Love
Available here.
Lucky in Love is a deep red colour which has a slight gloss effect because of the hydrating effect of the lipstick. It would be ideal for a date night when you are looking to have plump or luscious red lips.

Human Nature Sunflower Cleansing Oil
Available here.
This is a very effective cleansing oil, which is in my opinion ideal for heavier duty make up removal. If you’re like me and you tend to veer away from oil based cleansers, than this might not be ideal. It would be suitable for days when you’re attending a formal or glam event with full on mascara, eyeliner, foundation in layers… you get my drift. Or perhaps you’re a stage performer and you’re looking for something natural, gentle on your skin while effectively and quickly removing your thick makeup. This, my friends, would be it.;)

If you want to buy their products, be sure to key in ENA15 before check out to enjoy 15% off on ALL products!
This is valid till this Sunday, 9 March, so don’t wait! 😉

That is all for my Human Nature review! 🙂

Thanks for reading, love you.<3

Ena

Beauty, Lifestyle

Helenere Skincare Cream & Mask Review

February 27, 2014 Ena Teo 3 Comments

Hi lovelies!

I’ve been using Helenere, Swiss skincare brand products for some time now and here’s a video review!

If you prefer to read, instead of watching my video review, here’s a quick summary:

Before I received the invitation to review their products,
I did a quick google search and found out from Cozycot forum that
ladies wanted to know where they could buy Helenere products in Singapore.
So I was convinced that Helenere products must be really good and I was eager to try the products for myself!

Just in case you don’t know the brand, Helenere is a Swiss skincare brand started by Helen Rosato Rossi in 1980s.
Their products are all made in Switzerland and they have a strong emphasis on R&D.
Helenere has built a strong reputation of being a skincare brand that knows,
understands and addresses women’s skincare issues which is why it is gaining increasing popularity across the globe.

Helenere White Perfection Day & Night Cream
available online here.

Cream is pure white and moderately thick in consistency. (No filter and no flash)

Once spread out evenly, it is leaves a very light white layer that is almost colorless to the naked eye.(No filter and no flash)

After using it for two weeks, I’m really loving this cream. I use it twice daily,
in the morning and in the evening, after my shower routine.
In the day, I use it after my toner and moisturizer, just before my sunscreen lotion.
In the evening, I use it after my toner and moisturizer.

After two weeks of use, I feel that my skin has lightened,
and this cream has helped to tone my oil glands so that my face is not as oily as before.
I have used other day/night creams previously but those were generally oily in nature
and I would stop using them after one try.

However this cream is moist without being oily, and
is really a suitable cream for people who have oily and acne prone skin like me!
Definitely recommended if you’re looking for a good day and night whitening/lightening cream in your beauty regime!

Helenere Purifying Pack
available online here.

A very light mint green colour and thick consistency.

A visible light pale layer when spread thinly across the skin.

I have used this pack/mask twice so far. As it is named, this mask aims to purify your skin.
To use, spread a thin layer around your face for 20 min and wash away with tepid/lukewarm water.
After which, I feel that my skin is softer and smoother. Recommended for use 1-2 times a week.
I would especially recommend this mask for people whose skin is exposed to harsher conditions such as strong sun
or dirt as this mask would definitely pamper your skin. 🙂

Thanks to Helenere for their kind sponsorship of the products!

Visit Helenere’s official website here.
Like them on their official Facebook page for cool lifestyle posts and their latest products here!
If you’re on Twitter, be sure to tweet them here via their handle @Helenere_Intl. They also often offer discount codes! 😉

Last, but not the least,
You can also choose to buy Helenere products in Singapore in 2 places!
Salon De Expression
T: +65-6338-6958

Arleen Beauty Therapy Centre
T: +65-6532-5668

Thanks for reading, sending you my love! <3

Ena

Inspiring, Lifestyle

Why You’re Still Single (For Guys)

February 15, 2014 Ena Teo 3 Comments

I’ve blogged a version for Girls, check it out if you haven’t!

This is totally bias and from a girl’s POV.

Enjoy!

1. You think you are not good enough for the girl you like.
Unfortunately she thinks the same way too.

c/o Zimbio.com

2. You comment on every single Instagram, like every FB posts and repeatedly asks her on FB message “Where are you?” And it totally freaks her out so she blocks you on social media.

c/o Quickmeme.com

3. You are constantly juggling nth number of girls on your whatsapp and have lost track of the number of girls you’ve sent your after shower naked abs showing selfies to, that you have no energy to invest in an exclusive relationship.

c/o Quickmeme.com

4. You post photos of your car and cash (yes seriously) on your Facebook and wonder why girls don’t love you or want a relationship with you. That’s because girls who look for you are only interested in you car and cash.

c/o Uproxx.com

5. You are too busy with school /work.

c/o Complex.com

6. All you ever talk about is school, work and/or army.
The girls just don’t get it or understand you.

c/o Gurl.com

7. You wait for the girl to ask you out because you fear rejection. It rarely almost never ever happens.

c/o Goodreads.com

8. You love watching anime and playing game at night more than talking to a girl.

c/o adventuretime.wikia.com

9. You think you are drop dead gorgeous and when you look into the mirror you see a handsome hunk. You don’t understand why girls don’t appreciate your huge biceps that’s the size of their thighs. That’s because it scares them and they think that you like guys cos you seem obsessed with trying to impress guys with your physique.

c/o Teen.com

10. You just want to focus on your studies / career because having one woman ie Mom nagging at you is more than enough.

Ena

Inspiring, Lifestyle

Why You’re Still Single (For Girls)

February 15, 2014 Ena Teo 3 Comments

Hi Lovelies!

How was your V-day?

I meant to publish this on V-day but was too busy to, anyhoo, it’s still V-day weekend, hope you enjoy it!

I’ll be publishing a Guy’s version too! 😛 Edit: Here’s the Guy’s version!

Why You’re Still Single (For Girls)

1. You are too busy with school / workc/o www.theblowoff.com

2. You are slow on the uptake and belated realize that the guy that asks to chat every night actually likes you but you have ruined any possibility of getting together because you found him annoying.

c/o www.kingkresse.com

3. The guy that you like doesn’t like you back.

c/o http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/

4. You found out that the guy has a girlfriend on the second date.

c/o pinterest.com

5. You enjoy going out on dates with the guy but you don’t like him enough to be in a relationship with him.

c/o Pandawhale.com

6. The guy who asks you out for the first time cancels the date an hour before. It’s so flaky and uncool that you never want to meet him ever.

c/o Photobucket.com

7. The guy who likes you thinks and says he is not good enough for you. You then actually think so too.

c/o Goodreads.com

8. You don’t want to settle because seeing your couple friends quarrel over the pettiest things scares you and assures you that being single till you’re ready is the right decision.

c/o Wifflegif.com

9. You’re waiting for the tall, intelligent, guitar-playing, reasonable and understanding guy who is preferably a few years older and has a spark with you to come in your life… But he just hasn’t made an appearance yet. Only in your mind.

c/o Fanpop.com

10. You think being single is the best thing and you’re totally enjoying your freedom.

c/o Bustle.com

Ena

Beauty, Fashion

Get Pretty with Mary Kay Make-up Workshop

February 10, 2014 Ena Teo 1 Comment

Just before Chinese New Year, at the invitation of Wendy,
my girlfriends and I visited Mary Kay’s office in Tanjong Pagar for a make up workshop!

Here’s some photos, my favourite products and review from the session! 😉

With YL pre workshop session!
My skin was honestly in bad condition that day, after a breakout.

Before the makeup demonstration and workshop, we indulged in a little skin care pampering session.

Here, YL, Belle and I had half our face slathered with Mary Kay’s Botanical Mask.
So we could tell the effect comparing to our non-masked half!
Don’t we look like we have dramatic masks on? 😀

Mary Kay TimeWise Replenishing Serum and Botanical Mask
These are my favourite Mary Kay products from the workshop. 🙂
The serum preps the skin before the mask and after the mask application, the skin is fresher and clearer.

After prepping the skin and cleaning off the mask, it’s time for makeup demonstration!

Post make up workshop photos!:D

With lovely Belle

With my fav neighbour and bestie YL

And with Juliana and Wendy, Mary Kay trainers and consultants.
Thanks Wendy for inviting us! 🙂

Close up and unfiltered photos, post make up!

With Mary Kay concealer, primer, foundation, loose powder, eyebrow pencil, blusher and
eyeshadow in pink, orange and gold to suit the auspicious chinese new year occasion!
Mary Kay lipstick colours are also very lovely and pigmented.
On my lips are a mix of TrueDimension lipstick in Color Me Coral and Wild About Pink.
I really really like this look on my girlfriends and I!

My girlfriends and I enjoyed the session and we agreed that the session was made more enjoyable because we
had each other’s company while we pampered ourselves with skincare and picked up make up techniques.
I actually think this is an excellent idea for a girls’ gathering! Plus, Juliana is a great make up coach and
she made us feel very relaxed and at ease with her bright smile and cheerful personality. 🙂

Mary Kay is a unique skincare and beauty brand in the sense that it doesn’t have a brick and mortar shop,
instead their products are sold by women, started by Mary Kay Ash in America and is now in Asia.
Mary Kay Beauty Consultants start by going through the workshop and training themselves
before they are certified trainers and enlist other women into their own teams
that sell and train other women in skincare and make up.
Pretty much like real estate or insurance agents but in the world and field of beauty!
I love the concept of women empowering other women and making their passion a living.

My girlfriends and I are planning to head back for workshop two where we pick up how to create “Smokey eye effect”.
If you would like to arrange for a Mary Kay workshop session for you and your girlfriends,
email Wendy, wenyip516 @ gmail.com (without the gaps)!
I’m also thinking of arranging for a session for my blog readers to attend Mary Kay’s workshop,
so keep a look out for that! 😉

Ena

Fashion, Lifestyle

Ultraflesh Shinebox Review

February 10, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi lovelies!

Thanks to StrawberryNET.com, today I’m reviewing a beauty/makeup product,
Ultraflesh Shinebox, Highlight & Shimmer Collection!

As you can see from above, the UltraFlesh Shinebox has three tiers, the top being an enhancer aka shimmer powder that can be used to highlight your forehead, cheeks and nose bridge, which is exactly what I did for today’s make up.

The second tier is the shimmer cream which can be used to apply below your eyebrows to highlight and create eyes with depth.

The third tier is my favourite and new find, shimmer eye liners in white and nude colours. I have used eyeliner in white on my lower eyes waterline to create a bigger and doll-like eyes effect. However it is my first time using the nude shimmer eyeliner and I love it! It blends perfectly with my skin colour, creating a healthy bright eye look. 😀

My full make up look, enhanced with UltraFlesh’s Shinebox!
I love how my nosebridge is higher and my eyes are brighter. 🙂

I’m glad StrawberryNET.com introduced me to UltraFlesh makeup.
The brand’s packaging reminds me of cult brand UrbanDecay,
perhaps it’s only a matter of time before this cool brand achieves recognition in Singapore and the rest of Asia.
You can also get your UltraFlesh Shinebox here at S$41.50.

StrawberryNET.com is an online retailer of discounted makeup, perfume, skincare and hair care,
stocking over 30,000 products from 600+ leading brands – up to 65% OFF.
They also offer FREE shipping on all orders, I’m sure you will find appealing, as I do!

Ena

Fashion, Lifestyle

Tea Time #OOTD

February 9, 2014 Ena Teo 2 Comments

Some pics of my #EDD aka #OOTD from the same day of the Mary Kay workshop. 😉

Long sweater from Sammydress.com here.
Military Heel Boots from Newlook Somerset, similar here and here.

Review of Sammydress.com

Upon selection and checkout of items, delivery takes two weeks which is in my opinion
rather typical of online shopping purchases.
This sweater is one of three clothing which I picked out and my favourite of the lot.
It arrived as a long and comfortable sweater which fits my petite frame as a mini dress, with leggings on.
Unfortunately after one wash, it has shrunk to a regular sweater top which I won’t be able to wear as a dress again.

I’ll be showcasing another dress I’ve worn for Chinese New Year, it’s a lovely piece
and thankfully the shape retains after a wash. 😉

I would recommend Sammydress.com for its chic and very affordable fashion,
reliable shipping/delivery experience and other than the sweater shrinking after a wash,
the other two pieces material is remarkably thick, perhaps too much for Singapore’s warm weather
but definitely will keep me snug in my company’s cold office.

I also realized, after receiving this package that I really do have a penchant for long sleeved tops/dresses.
All of the three pieces were long sleeved.
So much for casual dressing in Singapore’s hot weather. Obviously totally not relevant for me, heh.
Keep a look out for the other two dresses on my blog soon. 😉

Check out their dresses here.

Ena

Lifestyle

Poulet Affordable French Restaurant @ Vivo City Review

February 9, 2014 Ena Teo Leave a comment

Hi guys!

A while back I was at Poulet restaurant at Vivocity for dinner with my friends.
Check out the photos and my review at the end of it! 😉

My friends and I shared the Poulet’s popular roasted chicken which is their signature dish.
The chicken was well roasted, has a unique sauce which I can’t put my finger on what special ingredient it includes.
The chicken itself could have scored better, it was neither very juicy or tender, but alright.
I would however, order it again when I’m back.

My friend ordered Poulet’s chicken and granny smith sandwich and like it very much.
I am not a fan of sandwiches for dinner (only like them for breakfast)
but I have to say the filling in the sandwich (i tried a little of it) was good.

Poulet’s mashed potatoes.Poulet’s Mushroom soup is very unusual!

It tastes more like smooth butter with a tad of potatoes. HA.

The mushroom soup was a smooth blend of wild mushrooms and a little cream.
Definitely for those who like their mushroom soup with a raw-er taste. 😉
The bread comes with the soup isn’t remarkable.

$$$
$10-15/person.

Ambience
Nice and quiet. Good for family and friends gathering.

Address
#01-175/176/177, VivoCity, 1 HarbourFront Walk
Call: 63769087
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 11:30 – 22:00

Find out a list of their other outlets here .

Till the next post! 😉

Ena

Ena Teo | Enabalista

Watsons on Wheels Launch Party

The Faceshop Natural Sun Eco Bloggers’ Party & Skincare Review

Vanity Trove’s Get Snap Blingo Project Launch Party

Benefit Cosmetics @ Westgate Mall Opening Launch

Majolica Majorca & Ma Chérie Floral Enchantress Blogger Event

L’Oreal Paris Bloggers’ Event & New EverStrong Thickening Hair & Scalp System Review

DessertGuroo, delicious & fun dessert party packs to your doorstep!

Sothys Bloggers Tea Session & Eye Contour Duo Review

April Boulevard Japanese Masks Review

HABA Japanese Non-Additive Skincare Review

Clozette Ambassador 2014!!! :)

Stay Blue, Stay Cool feat. Phillip Lim Thurston from GlassesOnline.com.sg

Human Nature Hair Care, Body Care & Make Up Review

Helenere Skincare Cream & Mask Review

Why You’re Still Single (For Guys)

Why You’re Still Single (For Girls)

Get Pretty with Mary Kay Make-up Workshop

Ultraflesh Shinebox Review

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